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Jun 16, 20212 min read

The power of sharing our stories

The tapestry of the South African story is woven from many threads. When we reflect on our country’s history the threads of oppression,...

May 24, 20212 min read

Book reviews give young readers a voice

As part of our effort to spark an interest in books and stories, and to foster a love of reading, Otto Foundation libraries host monthly...

Apr 2, 20212 min read

The Music of Words

2 April is International Children's Book Day! International Children’s Book Day has been celebrated since 1967 on the birthday of the...

Oct 30, 20205 min read

New beginnings during a pandemic

Otto Foundation CEO, Zephne Ladbrook, writes: "It takes a dedicated project manager and a team of artisans to construct a library. But it...

Mar 23, 20203 min read

Re-Imagining the District Six Children’s Book Festival

Notes on how we are cancelling a festival and starting a movement.

Aug 2, 20194 min read

Rebuilding the Liyabona Library : a progress update

Our vision for a new Liyabona Library at Holy Cross Primary is coming to life thanks to donor support. Read more on our progress here...

Jun 10, 20193 min read

Help us raise funds for a new Holy Cross library

Holy Cross Primary in District Six and a few of their author and NGO friends, are appealing to Capetonians to support their fundraising...

Mar 5, 20191 min read

A new Computer Room for Zonnebloem

In 2018 the Otto Foundation and the Click Foundation collaborated to launch a new computer centre for the learners at Zonnebloem - a...

Mar 5, 20191 min read

Hosting Book Dash

The Otto Foundation and its children's library at Zonnebloem, the Sunflower Learning Centre, hosted a successful Book Dash event in Cape...